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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.20, 3,084.24 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.20, 3,084.24 and 757.76 is: 1,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.20 : 3,084.24 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.20/3,084.24 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.20x = 3,084.24 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.20x = 2,337,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,113.70/2,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.17

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